Enrolled Nurse - Merriwa

Enrolled Nurse Permanent, Part Time Opportunity! Competitive Rates + Salary Packaging + Super Merriwa, WA For nearly 100 years, RAAFA has been caring for Western Australians. Guided by our values of Respect, Care and Honesty , we’re proud of our heritage, our people, and the impact we make every day.

Help lead the team at our facilities in Merriwa, Vivian Bullwinkel Lodge and Karri & Tuart Lodge . As an Enrolled Nurse within RAAFA, you will join a team of professionals in providing the excellent quality of care for which we are known, aligning with our values of Respect, Care and Honesty for both our residents and colleagues. Responsible for providing care and support to our residents in accordance to their care plans, as an Enrolled Nurse, you will work in conjunction with the Registered Nurse and Clinical Care Manager to organise the delegation of workload in caring for residents and be responsible for developing meaningful relationships with them.

As An Enrolled Nurse, You Will

• Contribute to the assessment, development and review of resident care plans.
• Provide care and support to residents under the supervision of the Registered Nurse or Clinical Care Manager.
• Identify, document and report on resident wellbeing and any change in status.
• Update residents’ records as appropriate and in line with current legislation.
• Contribute to assessing the effectiveness of nursing care to achieve outcomes for residents.
• Perform specialised clinical nursing tasks within the scope of practice of an Enrolled Nurse.
• Undertaking other tasks as directed by the Residential Aged Care Management Team or Senior Management Staff working within the facility.

About The Facilities Set in the picturesque streetscape of RAAFA's popular Merriwa Estate, the Karri & Tuart Lodge is a newly refurbished 110-bed Residential Care Centre offering permanent, respite and secure dementia care. Surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens, courtyards and outdoor areas to enjoy the fresh air all year round, the comfortable and modern lodge creates a peaceful and homely environment for all!

Or join us at our Vivian Bullwinkel Lodge located in the coastal suburb of Merriwa within RAAFA's Cambrai Village.The two-storey, 79-bed Residential Care Centre offers uninterrupted views of surrounding suburbs and picturesque parklands, creating a truly beautiful place to work!

Join our team today and make a help enhance our resident’s lives.

Benefits To You

• Competitive Rates - RAAFA Continues to support our people with above award rates across our facilities!
• Salary packaging – as a non-profit organisation, you can salary package up to $18,549!
• Penalty Rates - earn penalty rates on afternoons, evening and weekend shifts!
• Free onsite parking – all sites have free onsite parking with plenty availability!
• Career & Development Paths – RAAFA offers various ongoing career development opportunities, including transition to practice and grad programs through our industry partners!
• Employee Assistance Program - Access confidential counselling services for personal or work related issues!
• Employee Referral Program - earn bonuses for recommending friends!
• Discounted Services - including health insurance and gym membership!
• Corporate Zoo Membership - Visit Perth Zoo for free!
• Supportive culture - be welcomed into an organisation who provide a supportive, friendly and positive culture within all of our staffing groups!

About You

• Eligible for registration with the Western Australian Nurses Registration Board as an Enrolled Nurse.
• Knowledge and understanding of the role and scope of work undertaken by an Enrolled Nurse.
• The ability to work autonomously as well as contribute to a multi-disciplinary team that has a people centered focus of care.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated time management and organisational skills.
• Advanced decision making and problem solving skills.
• An understanding of the Aged Care Accreditation Standards.
• Enjoy building positive relationships with residents, their families and staff.

Next Steps Ready to make a difference?

• Update your resume.
• Be eligible to work in Australia.
• Hold or willing to obtain a Satisfactory National Police Certificate (on commencement of employment to be within six months from date of issue).
• Be up to date with your COVID 19 and flu vaccinations.
• Click “Apply to this Job”.

For more information, please call or email us on 08 9288 8410 or [email protected] RAAFA WA reserves the right to withdraw, shortlist and interview applicants prior to this date.